The 11 highest paying companies in Britain

Glassdoor has released its annual ranking of the highest paying companies in the UK, featuring all the workplaces where people can expect to earn huge amounts of money.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the companies where pay is highest are concentrated in three key sectors: technology, finance, and consulting, with all the top entries being from these fields.

Since 2016's ranking average salaries have increased substantially, with the best paying company offering a median total compensation of £110,000 in 2017, compared to just £90,000 last year. Five companies offered average pay of £90,000 or more this year.

"This report shows that the big guns in tech and finance still dominate when it comes to large salaries in the UK. Companies like Salesforce, Facebook and SAP are all fighting for the best talent and they are prepared to pay top dollar to get it," said Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor’s Chief Economist.

10. Credit Suisse

What they do: Another of Switzerland's top banks, Credit Suisse employs 46,000 people globally, 6,600 of whom are in London. That number could decrease, however if the bank chooses to follow other institutions and move jobs out of London because of Brexit.

Median Total Compensation: £80,000

Median Base Salary: £73,500

9. Nomura International

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What they do: One of Japan's biggest banking and securities firms, Nomura grew its operations outside of Japan significantly during the financial crisis by buying up Lehman Brothers' investment banking and equities unit in Europe and Asia.

Median Total Compensation: £80,000

Median Base Salary: £75,000

8. Microsoft

What they do: Tech giant Microsoft provides some of the world's most widely used computer operating systems and has recently moved into hardware with products like the Surface tablet and Windows phone.

Median Total Compensation: £81,010

Median Base Salary: £70,000

7. Macquarie

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What they do: Australian headquartered bank with total assets of close to $480 billion and 15,000 employees globally.

Median Total Compensation: £83,000

Median Base Salary: £70,000

6. Royal Bank of Canada

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What they do: Canada's biggest lender, with a substantial UK operation, Royal Bank of Canada has total assets of more than $892 billion globally.

Median Total Compensation: £85,000

Median Base Salary: £75,000

5. SAP

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What they do: SAP — short for Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing — has 77,000 employees globally, and more than 290,000 customers. It provides enterprise software to help businesses manage business operations and customer relations. In 2016 it was the UK's best paying company, but slips in this year's ranking.

Median Total Compensation: £90,000

Median Base Salary: £70,000

4. Deutsche Bank

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What they do: Germany's largest banking group, and one of the true giants of the global sector, Deutsche employs more than 101,000 people. Like other banks, it could be poised to move staff from London as Brexit's realities hit home.

Median Total Compensation: £90,000

Median Base Salary: £80,000

3. McKinsey & Company

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What they do: McKinsey is the best paying consultancy in the UK. It is also probably the most well known consulting firm in the world, and is a breeding ground for high-level staff in all walks of government and finance.

Median Total Compensation: £92,800

Median Base Salary: £83,400

2. Facebook

What they do: With over a billion active users per day, Facebook dominates the social networking space like no other Western company. That dominance allows the company to pay salaries far in excess of some banks. Facebook also owns both WhatsApp and Instagram. Last year it placed fifth in Glassdoor's ranking.

Median Total Compensation: £95,600

Median Base Salary: £72,000

1. Salesforce

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What they do: Salesforce's products are ubiquitous on sales desks around the world, with its most recognisable output being one of the most widely used customer relationship management systems on the planet. It employs more than 19,000 people globally. One of London's most prominent skyscrapers bears the company's name.